Compliance Consultant - Remote

Requisition Number: 2347055
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum Financial is a health care FinTech organization transforming how care is financed and paid for, using technology and innovation to make health care more affordable, accessible, and efficient for millions of consumers, employers, and partners. The work you do with our Compliance team plays a critical role in safeguarding our members, clients, and the enterprise by ensuring adherence to financial services laws, regulatory expectations, and ethical standards. This Compliance Consultant role will help Optum Financial prevent, detect, and correct compliance risk by strengthening governance, monitoring, and issue management across the business.
Here, you will find a culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and accountability, working alongside talented peers committed to proactive risk management and continuous improvement. Come make an impact as you help strengthen trust, protect consumers, and advance regulatory excellence across Optum Financial-while supporting our mission to help people live healthier lives.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Compliance Governance & Program Support
  • Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of Optum Financial compliance policies, standards and standard operating procedures
  • Support compliance training governance activities including training content maintenance and oversight of training completion
  • Contribute to compliance risk assessments and regulatory change reviews by gathering information, documenting impacts, and supporting analysis
  • Help ensure compliance documentation remains current and well organized
• Compliance Testing, Monitoring & Issue Management
  • Execute risk-based compliance testing and monitoring activities under the direction of Compliance leadership
  • Assist in developing testing workpapers, documenting results, and summarizing findings in a clear and defensible manner
  • Support issue management activities including tracking, validating, and documenting remediation of corrective action plans
  • Maintain accurate records and evidence to support internal reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations
• Compliance Advisory & Regulatory Support
  • Support financial crimes compliance activities (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions) by assisting with risk assessments, compliance framework, escalation / alert reviews, and advisory support as needed
  • Support compliance advisory activities by partnering with business teams on compliance questions, emerging risks and regulatory interpretation
  • Assist in researching regulatory requirements and documenting risk and decisioning in memo or briefing format
  • Escalate potential compliance concerns and emerging risks appropriately, supporting informed decision-making

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in banking compliance, financial crimes compliance, or a related financial legal and compliance function
• Experience supporting compliance testing, monitoring and/or risk assessments
• General understanding of US banking regulations, including financial crimes and sanctions compliance
• Demonstrated analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Proven attention to detail with a demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional compliance certification (e.g., CRCM, ACAMS, CFE, or similar)
• Experience within a bank, regulated fintech, or financial institution
• Experience working with compliance technology tools (e.g., case management systems, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, regulatory change management tools)
• Experience supporting regulatory exams or external audits

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.